Shannon A. McLaughlin - Traffic Law Expert

Your Driver’s Licence Has Been Disqualified, What Happens Next? Being charged with a traffic offence can be stressful especially if your licence is disqualified as a result. For drink and drug driving charges, part of your punishment must be a disqualification period. If this is you and your licence has been disqualified, what next? Here we’ll explain what happens after you have been disqualified. When Does My Disqualification Period Commence? Your disqualification period is enforced as soon as the Magistrate formally disqualifies you. If it is your first court date and you wish to adjourn your case, you can do so. This is a good opportunity to seek legal advice and organise the paperwork for a work licence if you

5 Of The Biggest Drink Driving Myths Explained The last thing you want is to have a drink or two and drive under false pretences from something that you were told only to be caught out driving over the limit. Drink driving charges can have serious repercussions, so it’s best to avoid this at all costs.We’ve put together 5 of the biggest drink driving myths in the hopes that you read this and don’t fall into the same trap as many others before you. Myth 1 – One drink an hour will keep you under the limit You may have heard if you only drink one standard drink per hour, you will be fine to drive? This couldn’t be further

The Importance of Having a Lawyer Even When Pleading Guilty Have you been charged with a drink or drug driving offence? If you have decided to plead guilty you may be wondering if there is any point to hiring a lawyer. There can be serious consequences for a guilty charge and it pays to have an experienced lawyer on your side to guide you through the process and to ensure that your penalty places as little impact on your future as possible. Here’s why it’s so important to hire a lawyer even when pleading guilty. Professional advice If you’ve never faced a drink or drug driving charge before, it’s unlikely you’ll have an in-depth understanding of how court proceedings run